Abstract: A three-point hitch includes a frame, a lift cylinder coupled to the frame and having a lift cylinder boss, a pin bore extending through the lift cylinder boss, and a pin configured to be received within the pin bore so that the pin extends through the lift cylinder boss and couples the lift cylinder to the frame. The pin bore extends along a boss axis and includes a first bore end and an axially opposing second bore end. The pin bore defines an axial bore length between the first bore end and the second bore end. The pin defines a pin axis and includes a first pin end, an axially opposing second pin end, and a cylindrical body. An axial pin length defined between the first pin end and the second pin end is less than the axial bore length.

Abstract: A wear block assembly includes a wedge block having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a wear block having a tooth that protrudes from a contact surface. The top surface of the wedge block includes a wedge recess that extends laterally along the top surface. The tooth is configured to be received within the recess and engage a securing face of the recess to interlock the wedge block and the wear block.

Abstract: A wear block assembly for a three-point hitch includes an actuator wedge that moves along a longitudinal axis relative to a lower lift arm of the three-point hitch. The actuator wedge also includes a tapered surface. The wear block assembly also includes a wear block that moves along a lateral axis relative to the lower lift arm and the wear block includes a wear surface that engages a sway block of the three-point hitch. The wear block also includes a contact surface that engages the tapered surface of the actuator wedge. The actuator wedge drives the wear block to move in a first direction along the lateral axis in response to movement of the actuator wedge in a second direction along the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A sway block assembly includes a sway block having a wear surface and a flange. The flange includes a first slot configured to receive a first fastener to secure the sway block to a member of a three-point hitch system. The wear surface is configured to contact a wear block of the three-point hitch system. The wear surface is not formed on the flange.

Abstract: A lift arm for a three-point hitch includes a central body. The central body includes a connecting member and a first rib extending away from a surface of the connecting member along a lateral axis. The central body also includes a second rib extending away from the surface of the connecting member along the lateral axis. A channel is formed by the connecting member, the first rib, and the second rib.

Abstract: A vehicle including a hitch configured to couple to an implement. The hitch includes a frame, at least one linkage supported by the frame, and at least one latch pivotally connected to the frame and connected to the at least one linkage. The at least one latch has a distal end and a projection. The at least one latch is configured for selectively rotating between an engaged position for retaining the implement and a disengaged position for releasing the implement. The hitch also includes a mechanical stop connected to the frame and positioned adjacent to the projection in the engaged position of the at least one latch such that the mechanical stop is configured for preventing a deformation of the at least one linkage.

Abstract: An exhaust support system for an off-road vehicle including a fender having a liquid storage tank, a loading plate coupled to a frame of the off-road vehicle, and a gusset coupled to the liquid storage tank and to the loading plate. The gusset is formed from a flat plate and includes a body coupled to the liquid storage tank, a base coupled to the loading plate, and a curved portion coupling the base to the body. Additionally, the curved portion is configured to redistribute a force from the liquid storage tank to the loading plate.

Abstract: An exhaust support system for an off-road vehicle including a fender having a liquid storage tank, a loading plate coupled to a frame of the off-road vehicle, and a gusset coupled to the liquid storage tank and to the loading plate. The gusset is formed from a flat plate and includes a body coupled to the liquid storage tank, a base coupled to the loading plate, and a curved portion coupling the base to the body. Additionally, the curved portion is configured to redistribute a force from the liquid storage tank to the loading plate.

Abstract: A flat plate nose frame design for a tractor in which a thick, flat structural plate is connected to and forwardly extends from the conventional frame rails of the tractor. The flat plate nose frame design increases vertical clearance under the hood without raising the hood height or reducing ground clearance. The nose plate is contoured to match the exterior contours of the tractor grill and hood eliminating the need for a separate aesthetic component covering the nose plate. The nose plate features a pair of vertically aligned short-height frame plates extending forwardly along the axis from the deep-section frame rails to increase strength in the flat nose plate without significantly increasing vertical height of the nose plate assembly. The flat plate nose frame is capable of withstanding operational loads as well as supporting a weight package or front-mounted implements.

Abstract: A cab suspension device for an agricultural tractor comprising a pair of concentrically aligned tubes co-axially arranged around a conventional cab suspension spring apparatus. One of the pair of tubes is connected to the tractor frame while the second is attached to the cab frame. The lengths of the tubes are shorter than the static length of the spring apparatus to allow limited telescoping movement of the tubes during dynamic compression of the spring apparatus without causing contact between the tube ends and the opposing tractor and cab frames. The dynamic extension during telescoping movement of the spring apparatus is controlled by a spring retainer. An annular space between the tubes allows for limited lateral displacement of the spring apparatus without causing contact between the tubes. The limits are configured to permit normal operational movement of the spring apparatus without contact of the tubes.

Abstract: A cab suspension device for an agricultural tractor comprising a pair of concentrically aligned tubes co-axially arranged around a conventional cab suspension spring apparatus. One of the pair of tubes is connected to the tractor frame while the second is attached to the cab frame. The lengths of the tubes are shorter than the static length of the spring apparatus to allow limited telescoping movement of the tubes during dynamic compression of the spring apparatus without causing contact between the tube ends and the opposing tractor and cab frames. The dynamic extension during telescoping movement of the spring apparatus is controlled by a spring retainer. An annular space between the tubes allows for limited lateral displacement of the spring apparatus without causing contact between the tubes. The limits are configured to permit normal operational movement of the spring apparatus without contact of the tubes.

Abstract: A flat plate nose frame design for a tractor in which a thick, flat structural plate is connected to and forwardly extends from the conventional frame rails of the tractor. The flat plate nose frame design increases vertical clearance under the hood without raising the hood height or reducing ground clearance. The nose plate is contoured to match the exterior contours of the tractor grill and hood eliminating the need for a separate aesthetic component covering the nose plate. The nose plate features a pair of vertically aligned short-height frame plates extending forwardly along the axis from the deep-section frame rails to increase strength in the flat nose plate without significantly increasing vertical height of the nose plate assembly. The flat plate nose frame is capable of withstanding operational loads as well as supporting a weight package or front-mounted implements.

Abstract: Apparatus for supporting a heat exchanger such as a condenser of an air conditioning system on a vehicle, for pivotal movement between an operational position and a position angularly related to the operational position, for such purposes as inspection, cleaning, service and maintenance, the apparatus being configured for holding the heat exchanger in the operational position, and for guiding and controlling movement thereof to the tilted position, and holding the heat exchanger in the tilted position.

Abstract: An assembly for drawbar retention from a hanger bar on the rear of a tractor includes bottom and top capture plates spanning the intersection of the drawbar and hanger bar, front to back and side to side, and held together by four bolt and nut fasteners that are passed vertically through the four corners of the two plates such that there are two bolts on either lateral side of the drawbar and two on the front and back sides of the hanger bar. A pair of spacer blocks are provided across the front and back edges of the hanger bar releasably captured between the cover plates by the bolts. Cutouts in the spacer blocks can receive tongues on wear pads to permit pads to be captured between the top cover plate and hanger and/or the hanger and the drawbar by the bolts and spacers. The method is the arrangement of top and bottom cover plates with spacers and fasteners as stated, with or without wear pads.

Abstract: A tow cable mounting structure for an agricultural tractor that includes a pin-connection feature for a tow cable so that an easily accessible tow connection anchored to the tractor frame can be provided on the tractor. The mounting structure includes a contoured end portion and a bracing structure to manage stress distribution in the mounting structure and the tractor chassis thereby enabling the attachment mount to be added to a tractor with minimal alteration of the chassis.

Abstract: An assembly for drawbar retention from a hanger bar on the rear of a tractor includes bottom and top capture plates spanning the intersection of the drawbar and hanger bar, front to back and side to side, and held together by four bolt and nut fasteners that are passed vertically through the four corners of the two plates such that there are two bolts on either lateral side of the drawbar and two on the front and back sides of the hanger bar. A pair of spacer blocks are provided across the front and back edges of the hanger bar releasably captured between the cover plates by the bolts. Cutouts in the spacer blocks can receive tongues on wear pads to permit pads to be captured between the top cover plate and hanger and/or the hanger and the drawbar by the bolts and spacers. The method is the arrangement of top and bottom cover plates with spacers and fasteners as stated, with or without wear pads.

Abstract: A drawbar assembly includes a drawbar and a hammer strap that is fixed to the drawbar forward of a drawbar hanger.